Jiao Zi II

Dim Sum and Other Snack Foods

Jiao Zi II

For the dough:
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon saltFor the filling:
1 cup cabbage finely chopped
1 cup ground meat, any kind
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons sugar
2 Tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepperPreparation:
1. Prepare dough by kneading together the flour, two-thirds of a cup of warm water and the salt. Add more water or flour if necessary, then cover and allow to stand covered for one hour.
2. In the meantime, make filling by combining remaining ingredients, then set aside.
3. Form dough into about 40 balls then roll balls into rounds, then cover with a tea-cloth. Place one heaping teaspoon of filling on the centre of each round then fold dough and pinch shut in half moon or any other shape desired.
4. Immediately, deep fry Jiaozi or steam them on bamboo trays, or bring water in a saucepan to boil and add them cooking for ten minutes over medium/high heat.
5. Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon, and immediately serve them with Ginger Sauce.